Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Yogyakarta Cost of Living Comparison Between Surabaya and Yogyakarta

😐 Solo nomad: Surabaya is 29.6% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 9.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Surabaya is 10.7% more expensive than Yogyakarta without rent, and 14.3% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$1.57 Rp 25.4K
$1.35 Rp 21.8K
16.30%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$12.06 Rp 195.7K
$8.95 Rp 145.3K
34.75%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$3.09 Rp 50.2K
$3.14 Rp 51K
-1.59%
Cappuccino
$1.78 Rp 28.9K
$1.39 Rp 22.6K
28.06%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.65 Rp 10.5K
$0.5 Rp 8,123
30.00%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.28 Rp 4,577
$0.28 Rp 4,569
-
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.53 Rp 41K
-3.56%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.93 Rp 63.7K
$3.34 Rp 54.2K
17.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
$1.22 Rp 19.9K
17.21%
White Bread (500g)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.35 Rp 21.9K
10.37%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$0.95 Rp 15.5K
$0.88 Rp 14.3K
7.95%
Eggs
$1.46 Rp 23.6K
$1.29 Rp 20.9K
13.18%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$9.04 Rp 146.7K
$6.73 Rp 109.3K
34.32%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$3.32 Rp 53.8K
$3.33 Rp 54K
-0.30%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$8.46 Rp 137.3K
$8.06 Rp 130.8K
4.96%
Apples (1kg)
$2.32 Rp 37.7K
$2.29 Rp 37.2K
1.31%
Banana (1kg)
$1.49 Rp 24.2K
$1.4 Rp 22.7K
6.43%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.09 Rp 34K
$1.43 Rp 23.2K
46.15%
Tomato (1kg)
$1.45 Rp 23.5K
$1.04 Rp 16.9K
39.42%
Potato (1kg)
$1.32 Rp 21.5K
$1.12 Rp 18.1K
17.86%
Onion (1kg)
$1.72 Rp 28K
$1.73 Rp 28K
-0.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$1.16 Rp 18.8K
$0.45 Rp 7,312
157.78%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$0.43 Rp 6,924
$0.38 Rp 6,200
13.16%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.44 Rp 39.6K
$2.53 Rp 41.1K
-3.56%
Wine (Bottle)
$29.99 Rp 486.8K
$14.95 Rp 242.7K
100.60%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.82 Rp 29.6K
$1.85 Rp 30K
-1.62%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.28 Rp 53.3K
$3.33 Rp 54K
-1.50%
🚌 Getting Around
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.48 Rp 7,759
$0.21 Rp 3,405
128.57%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$9.29 Rp 150.7K
$9.84 Rp 159.8K
-5.59%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.48 Rp 7,812
$0.47 Rp 7,638
2.13%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.29 Rp 4,661
$0.31 Rp 5,091
-6.45%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$2.72 Rp 44.2K
$4.28 Rp 69.4K
-36.45%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.85 Rp 13.9K
$0.86 Rp 14K
-1.16%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.2K Rp 344.9M
$19.1K Rp 309.6M
11.41%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$35.2K Rp 570.8M
$27.4K Rp 445.5M
28.12%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$82.9 Rp 1.3M
$72.6 Rp 1.2M
14.15%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$4.15 Rp 67.3K
$4.13 Rp 67K
0.48%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$19.78 Rp 321K
$19.35 Rp 314.2K
2.22%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$22.4 Rp 363.6K
$15.17 Rp 246.2K
47.66%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$4.52 Rp 73.3K
$3.06 Rp 49.7K
47.71%
Cinema Ticket
$2.97 Rp 48.2K
$2.71 Rp 44K
9.59%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$192 Rp 3.1M
$70.6 Rp 1.1M
172.14%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$9,239 Rp 150M
$4,342 Rp 70.5M
112.78%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$61.9 Rp 1M
$33.65 Rp 546.2K
84.07%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$39.37 Rp 639K
$29.36 Rp 476.5K
34.09%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$78.5 Rp 1.3M
$77.1 Rp 1.3M
1.89%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$84 Rp 1.4M
$82.1 Rp 1.3M
2.33%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$244 Rp 4M
$191 Rp 3.1M
27.38%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$136 Rp 2.2M
$171 Rp 2.8M
-20.51%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$773 Rp 12.5M
$754 Rp 12.2M
2.48%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$393 Rp 6.4M
$397 Rp 6.4M
-0.95%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$2,249 Rp 36.5M
$1,196 Rp 19.4M
88.08%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$1,367 Rp 22.2M
$262 Rp 4.3M
421.38%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Surabaya
Yogyakarta
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$353 Rp 5.7M
$150 Rp 2.4M
134.78%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
8.33
8.33
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Last update for Surabaya: October 27, 2025

Last update for Yogyakarta: October 27, 2025

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